Easter celebrations hatched for local children: North Slidell

The Tanglewood Village Homeowner’s Association will be hosting its annual Easter egg hunt on March 23 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Tanglewood pool, 205 Grafton St. The event is for residents of Tanglewood Pool and Tanglewood Crossing.

Children participating in the hunt will be separated into three age groups: 2-5, 6-9, and 10 and older.

Organizers are asking for donations of candy-filled plastic eggs, cookies, punch, and three large chocolate rabbits to use as prizes. Volunteers also are needed to help set-up and monitor the hunt.

To volunteer or donate, contact Barbara Monsour at 504.577.4144.

EGG-STRAVAGANZA

Families are invited to the Slidell High football field, 1 Tiger Drive, on March 30, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., for an Easter Egg-Stravaganza. New Orleans Saints mascot, Gumbo, will be on while children search out the 12,000 candy-filled eggs that will be hidden. Prizes awarded will include an Xbox and Wii game system.The event is free. Food and inflatables will also be part of the fun.

ALDERSGATE EGG HUNT

Aldersgtate United Methodist Church, 360 Robert Blvd., will host its annual Easter egg hunt March 23 starting at 10 a.m. The entire community is invited to this event where they will find puppet friends, games, and crafts, besides the thousands of candy-filled eggs that will be hidden throughout the grounds.

Donations of candy-filled plastic eggs are always welcome for this event.

For more information contact the church at 985.641.5829.

FRIENDS BOOK AUCTION

Don’t miss out on the Friends of the Slidell Library silent auction going on at the Slidell Branch Library, 555 Robert Blvd. The Backyard Living and Silent Auction includes books for anyone interested in livening up their yards and learning more about plants. The auction will end March 18 at 6 p.m.

TANGLEWOOD BOARD ELECTIONS

The Tanglewood Village Homeowner’s Association will hold
board elections March 23 at 3 p.m. at the neighborhood pool, immediately after the egg hunt. There are several positions available for this season’s board.

Ivette Hernandez lives in the Tanglewood Subdivision. News about North Slidell can be sent to her by e-mail atnorthslidellcolumn@gmail.com; by phone at 985.290.2714; or by mail to Ivette Hernandez via The Times-Picayune, 2070 E. Gause Blvd., Slidell, LA 70461.